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My PCP had referred me to my surgeons office in October after my physical. I have finished all of my qualifications for my surgeons office: bloodwork, echo, ekg, endoscopy, and a psych letter. The last thing I need before my meeting with the surgeon on Monday was a letter of clearance from my pcp which I requested about a week ago. I called today to check in and they informed me that I need a preoperative appointment with them, and i agreed. They then wouldn't schedule me without orders for blood work from my surgeon. But my surgeon has already done all of his extensive blood work!!! So confused on what is actually needed for this letter of clearance!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Had my endoscopy yesterday and they found a small area of erosion. She asked if I took a lot of ibuprofen, which I dont. Is this going to effect me getting my approval? Thanks everyone! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

After the birth of my son they recommended that I wait 6 months so all hormones stabilize and pregnancy weight is lost. I don't have a required diet with my insurance so I'm not sure how they would do that for you! Best of luck! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I'm new to the site as well as the weight loss surgery adventure! I had my first consultation with the Nurse Practitioner on 11/11/16 and she said I was an excellent candidate for surgery. I currently weight 272 lbs and I am 5'5". I was told I would need to lose between 13-14 lbs before the day of my surgery. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, and I had them send over the prerequisites, and they don't mention any 6 month diet. I have to have a psych evaluation, and ekg, a chest xray, and an endoscopy before I can be approved. I just wanted to see what I should be expecting for a time line. I have my appointment with the nutritionist on 11/29/16, and an appointment with the surgeon on 1/9/17. Thank you so much! If anyone has any advice please feel free!!!